Guest Blogger: Optimism for Scottish Rugby in 2017
9 years ago by The Pen GWGuest blogger and Glasgow fan 'The Pen' gives his views on the year ahead for Scottish Rugby. As the dust settles on the first leg of the 1872 cup, it is clear that 2017 is going to become a very big...
Murray's an 'outstanding candidate' to captain Lions, insists Horgan
9 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland centre Shane Horgan has tipped Conor Murray as a candidate to captain the Lions in New Zealand next year.
Brian O'Driscoll reveals captain pick and why Ireland will dominate Lions squad
9 years ago by Irish IndependentBrian O’Driscoll is backing Ireland’s history makers to make up the bulk of the Lions squad after their success against New Zealand this year, although he believes the captaincy will go to a Welshman...
Top performers of the night
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIain Henderson The Irish-international was magnificent tonight as he put in a massive shift around the park, picking up the Man of the Match award as a result. He stole and disrupted much of Connacht’s...
Vote for your #URTOTY Front Row
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe #URTOTY nominations have been released for 2016. Today we take a look at the front-row. With some difficult omissions along the way, we have drawn up a shortlist. Loosehead Jack McGrath (Ireland)...
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
9 years ago by Rugby WorldIt might be the panto season, but round four of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup served up the best entertainment you would wish to see. Who were the heroes who stole the show, and who were...
'I'd see the Republic of Ireland competing in the Commonwealth Games, otherwise stop talking about a United Ireland'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIt's quite an achievement to win two Five Nations titles with Ireland and tour New Zealand with the Lions and not be defined by rugby - but if you know Trevor Ringland, you'll find it easy to believe.
British and Irish Lions: Jason O'Halloran rules out joining Warren Gatland's staff
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland backs coach Jason O'Halloran makes himself unavailable for the Lions despite holding talks with Warren Gatland.
Munster’s CJ Stander excels at No8 to give Lions selectors food for thought
9 years ago by The Guardian• Back-row’s power and aggression sets tone for win over Leicester• Munster’s Rassie Erasmus says Stander is serious Lions contenderSuch was the dominance of Munster’s pack in Leicester’s heaviest...
England and Lions face Dylan Hartley headache as red-card hearing looms
9 years ago by The Guardian• Hartley will learn extent of latest ban on Tuesday or Wednesday• Possibility of 10-week suspension would rule out Six Nations openerDylan Hartley will discover on Tuesday or Wednesday the extent...
